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Exhibits
07/01/2009—06/20/2010 | Exhibit: Cool Moves - The artistry of motion
<p>EcoTarium's newest exhibit! 222 Harrington Way Worcester, MA 508-929-2700 info@ecotarium.org. Dance to create light and sound, zoom three-wheeled racers, play with crazy pendulums, touch a mini tornado, make waves with wind over water or objects in a ripple pool, pilot the speed of video animals in motion, see and feel the vibrations created by sound, experiment with windy wonders, and make music out of thin air. Create and observe science in motion! Our new interactive exhibit opened July 1. Free with museum admission. Created with funding from the National Science Foundation</p>
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Theater & Performance
07/17/2009—07/19/2010 | Circus Smirkus 22nd Annual Big Top Tour Shows
<p>New England's acclaimed, international traveling youth circus presents Smirkus Ever After: A Big Top Fairytale. Smirkus turns the pages on Aesop, Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, bringing classic stories to life through the spectacle, enchantment of circus. Performers ages 10-18 dazzle crowds with astounding aerials, clever clowning, mind-boggling juggling, amazing acrobatics. Six shows in Wellesley-Elm Bank Horticultural Center, 900 Washington St. 2pm and 7pm Fri; 2pm and 7pm Sat; 11am, 4pm Sun. $22/Adult(13+), $18/Child, free for under 2. Tickets: 1-877-SMIRKUS or www.smirkus.org</p>
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Festivals & Fairs
09/24/2009—11/15/2009 | FIRSTWORKS FESTIVAL
<p>Mark your calendar! The FirstWorks Festival is back and promises a line-up of firsts that is second to none. This seven-week festival celebrates: icons of music and the moving image, the cultural legacy of American masters, revolutionary Cirque theatre, cutting edge digital arts and more. For the full festival schedule, venue and ticket information, visit www.first-works.org.</p>
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Art
09/24/2009—12/18/2009 | Vistas del Pueblo: Images of Community from Nicaraguan Villages
<p>The Angel Art Program was founded as a way to help some of the poorest communities in Nicaragua by teaching children and adults how to create, exhibit, and sell their artwork locally and abroad. This exhibit is an extraordinary collection of work by artists of all ages, unified by strong cultural roots, revelry in color, and an inspiring sense of optimism in the face of poverty. The gallery is open during normal business hours, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. It is also open evenings and weekends when other programs are in session. LOCATION: Springstep, 8 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford 02155</p>
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Parent Education
10/13/2009—06/22/2010 | MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
<p>2nd and 4th Tuesdays through June; 9:30 to 11:30 am, Fort Square Presbyterian Church, 16 Pleasant Street, Quincy, MA 02169. Questions? Please call 617-328-3538 or email mopsquincy[at]gmail[dot]com. MOPS is a program designed to nurture mothers with children under the age of six. We enjoy fun, food, speaker presentations and discussion; service projects and outings; as well as support and inspiration. The MOPS experience equips women for the joys and challenges of their lives as moms. If you are pregnant or have children through kindergarten age, we hope you will join us! Free childcare.</p>
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/15/2009—01/18/2010 | Mayor's Holiday Special: Half-Priced Holiday Shows & Shopping/Dining Discounts
<p>The 2009 MayorsHolidaySpecial.com is now open! Discover the City of Boston’s one-stop holiday planning website. The 6th Annual Mayor's Holiday Special is your ticket to a festive day at an affordable price. Only here: Buy 1/2-price seats to holiday shows like The 101 Dalmatians Musical, Holiday Pops, Disney on Ice and Boston Ballet's "The Nutcracker." Check the guide to Boston's free and low-cost festivities. And get HUNDREDS of FREE special offers that help you shop, eat, stay and even park for less. Open now through January 18, 2010.</p>
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Museum Events
11/05/2009—12/30/2009 | Dreaming Cows by Betty LaDuke
<p>Dreaming Cows was inspired by artist Betty LaDuke's trips to Heifer projects around the world. Heifer transforms lives by providing the gift of livestock and training. Through brilliantly colored images, Dreaming Cows takes visitors on a journey from the Bronx to Bolivia, and from Vietnam to Kosovo. The journey, like Betty's art, is enjoyable, colorful, uplifting, and inspiring. Free with Museum admission. Adults $12; Seniors 65+ and Children 1-15 $9. Boston Children's Museum, 308 Congress Street, Boston. www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org and www.Heifer.org</p>
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Music
11/11/2009 | A Veteran's Day Family Concert with Flooky & the Beans
<p>10:30am at the JCC Early Learning Center located at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Road (Rt.20), Wayland Cost: $7/person JCC Members, $8/person Non-members Under 2 no charge - Tickets sold in advance or at the door. Flooky & the Beans is a popular children's music group ready to entertain you with fun, spirited songs and plenty of audience interaction! Come join the fun! For more information: 508-358-5331</p>
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Sports
11/11/2009 | Veteran's Day School Vacation Basketball Clinic
<p>The Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton will offer a basketball clinic on Wednesday, November 11, during the Veteran’s Day school vacation. Children in grades K-5 will work on their dribbling, passing and shooting skills and engage in games against children of similar age and ability. The clinic runs from 9am-2pm. Cost is $75. Register at www.jccgb.org/veterans or contact 617-558-6456 or sports@jccgb.org.</p>
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Theater & Performance
11/11/2009 | Magic with Peter Boie
<p>Magician Peter Boie will dazzle and delight children of all ages in a special Veteran's Day performance on Wednesday, November 11th, 11am at the Sharon Community Center, 219 Massapoag Ave, Sharon. Tickets are $8 general admission and can be purchased online at www.magicark.org or by calling 617/965-5226. Peter Boie, the self proclaimed Magician for the Non-Believers tours the country performing his unique form of magic where humor and mind tingling magic collide to create a very entertaining and unforgettable performance!</p>
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Theater & Performance
11/11/2009 | The Bremen Town Musicians
10:30am, Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Three animals join together to form one fantastic band and audition for the king, but meet obstacles along the way. Ages 4 and up. $10. 617-731-6400; puppetshowplace.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/11/2009 | The Nutcracker
11am - 4pm, Boston Children's Museum, 300 Congress St., Boston. Boston Ballet brings its music, dance, costumes and hands-on, behind-the-scenes activities to the museum. Free with museum admission. 617-426-6500; bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/11/2009 | Fiddler on the Roof
7:30pm, Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. Chaim Topol stars in this family musical about the bonds that hold families together. $20-$91. 1-800-982-2787; broadwayacrossamerica.com.
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Theater & Performance
11/11/2009 | Carmen
7:30pm, Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St., Boston. Enjoy a new, highly theatrical production of this popular opera by Georges Bizet. Tickets are $34 and up. 866-348-9738; blo.org.
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Films
11/11/2009 | 21st Annual Boston Jewish Film Festival
various times and venues throughout greater Boston. A new generation of filmmakers explores Jewish identity. Tickets are $12 for most films; $10 for seniors and students. 1-866-468-7619; bjff.org.
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Science
11/11/2009 | Cranberry Day
10am - 2pm, South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell. Learn about cranberries and their importance to early Native Americans and Colonists. Plus enjoy crafts and hands-on activities. Adults, $7; children, $5. 781-659-2559; ssnsc.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/11/2009 | Magical Morning with Peter Boie
11am, Sharon Community Center, 219 Massapoag Ave., Sharon. Award-winning magician Peter Boie performs sleight- of-hand magic. $8. 617-965-5226; magicark.org.
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History
11/11/2009 | Veterans Day
9am - 5pm, Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth. Veterans and active members of the military receive free admission; family members receive special discounts. At 10am, meet Peter Arenstam, current Mayflower II captain, who reads from his book, Felix and his Mayflower Adventures. At 10:30am and 3pm, learn all about how the Colonial military fought and trained. Free with plantation admission. 508-746-1622, ext. 8353; plimoth.org.
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Museum Events
11/11/2009 | Autumn Colors
10am, Children's Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton. Let nature inspire your imagination as you paint an autumn masterpiece using watercolors. Free with museum admission. 978-264-4200; discoverymuseums.org.
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Music
11/11/2009 | SteveSongs
11am and 1pm, Leventhal-Sidman JCC, 333 Nahanaton St., Newton. Enjoy Steve's blend of smart lyrics, catchy melodies and thoughtful messages in fun, participatory songs. $10. 617-965-5226; magicark.org.
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/11/2009 | Little Red Hen
1-2:30pm, Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln. Who will help us make bread? While the bread bakes, visit one of the farm's hens and act out the story. $15 per person. Registration required. 781-259-2206; massaudubon.org/drumlin.
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Museum Events
11/11/2009 | SMART GALS Series: Meet a Berry Cool Scientist
1pm, Science Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton. Discover how new food products are developed and try your own hand at blending juices to create a new flavor with food scientist Caroline Vogel. Free with museum admission. 978-264-4200; discoverymuseums.org.
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Nature
11/11/2009 | Caretaker for a Day
9:30am - 2:30pm, Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln. Have you ever been sous-chef for a rabbit? If you are interested in animals and their care, head to the farm for a day of chores. Ages 10-13. $50. Registration required. 781-259-2206; massaudubon.org/drumlin.
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